The newspaper "USA Today" and specialized travel portal "10Best" cast a vote for the top 10 Best European Country, from 20 European countries chosen by "tourism industry experts." The election was a decision of the readers and users of these two American giants. Final result: absolute victory of Portugal, ahead of Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

"Portugal is less iconic than other well-known countries" but "offers a wide range of opportunities for travelers: charming villages, fantastic food, fascinating regional music, cultural discoveries, a beautiful coast and even world-class surfing." Therefore, "Portugal won the hearts of our readers and secured the lion's share of the vote," says the site "USA Today".

The final ranking of the "Top 10" the best country in Europe to visit was well ordered: